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Where Heritage and Life are celebrated.

Nalda Marie Lankford

July 8, 1934- August 21, 2020

Nalda Marie Lankford, 86, of Solomons, Maryland passed away peacefully on Friday morning, August 21, 2020 at her residence.  She was born July 8, 1934, in Pensacola, Florida, a daughter of the late Mildred Marie Moody and James Albert Moody.  Nalda was preceded in death by her loving husband of 37 years, William Gordon “Smokey” Lankford.

Nalda attended high school Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School in Solomons, Maryland.  She held many occupations over the years to include Bank Teller at Maryland National Bank, Personnel Officer at the Naval Ordinance Laboratory, and an Office Assistant at O’Brien Realty – just to highlight a few.  Nalda shared a love of community service with her husband, Gordon, and was a life member of the Solomons Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Ladies Auxiliary. Nalda loved watching football and was an avid fan of the Washington Redskins.  One of her favorite pastimes included shopping and she embodied the term “shop till you drop”.  She was well known for her outdoor decorations, including her two beloved geese, which have outfits for all occasions; over the years she has also won several awards for “Best Decorated House” for her Christmas décor.  Nalda had an appreciation for nature, tending to her many rosebushes and ensuring the local wildlife, such as her Mallards, birds and squirrels, were well fed and taken care of.  She always enjoyed spending time with her friends playing Michigan Rummy and attending weekly luncheons. Nalda was a strong and determined woman who had a heart of gold and was always there when family or friends needed her.  Friends and family could tell her inner thoughts simply by “the look” or a change in facial expression.  Her sass, spunk and incredible sense of humor will be dearly missed.

She will be forever remembered by her daughter, Debra M. Sherow and her fiancé Peter, her son, William G. Lankford, Jr. and his wife, Jennifer, and her brother Thomas E. Moody, and his wife Elaine.  She was a loving grandmother to Danielle M. Joy and her husband, Jeffrey, Diana L. Warner and her husband, Dean, Brittany E. Gutierrez and her husband, Jose, W. Brent Lankford, and Kristyl L. Callison and her husband, Curtis.  Nalda was also an adored great-grandmother to Shayne Warner, Andres Gutierrez, Rider Lankford, Chance Lankford, McKenna Joy, Marcelo Gutierrez, Savannah Warner, and J. Hudson Joy.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 12:00 PM at Rausch Funeral Home located at 20 American Lane in Lusby, Maryland.  Internment to follow at Our Lady Star of the Sea Cemetery, located in Solomons, MD.  A post-internment reception will be held at St. Leonard  Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department located at 200 Calvert Beach Road, St. Leonard, MD 20685.

 

 

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Visitation

Wednesday, August 26, 2020
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Rausch Funeral Home–Lusby

20 American Lane
Lusby, MD 20657

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Services

  • Funeral Service

Wednesday, August 26, 2020
12:00 pm

Rausch Funeral Home–Lusby

20 American Lane
Lusby, MD 20657

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Interment

  • Burial

Our Lady Star of the Sea Church Cemetery

14340 Sedwick Ave.
Solomons, MD 20688

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Contributions

St. Leonard Fire Department

P.O. Box 101
200 Calvert Beach Road
St. Leonard, MD 20685

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    Charlene Forrest
    24 Aug 2020
    8:54am

    I hope Mrs. Lankford knew the joy she brought to so many, including myself and my husband. We would take rides around the Island just to see how she had the geese dressed. Rest in peace dear lady.

    Sonney and Charlene Forrest

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    Lon Crout and Family
    24 Aug 2020
    9:37am

    Billy and Debbie , So sorry to hear of your Mom’s Passing. She will be another Solomons Icon that will be greatly missed.

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    Saint Leonard
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    Liz Anderson
    24 Aug 2020
    12:01pm

    I’m so very sorry to the entire Lankford family. My most heartfelt prayers are with you all!!

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    Lusby
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    Jennifer Jordan Paxson
    24 Aug 2020
    12:21pm

    My sympathies to the family. Mrs. Lankford was a great lady!

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    Lothian
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    Rick Tallman
    24 Aug 2020
    12:47pm

    Sorry for your loss, she is watching down over you with Smokie. She will be missed by people who knew her and how big of heart she had , they always was there to help out at the fire station and if someone was in need they both was there to help them out. Thoughts and Prayers to the family.

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    Lusby
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    MD
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    Fay Fratz
    24 Aug 2020
    2:30pm

    Nalda, I cherish our 40+ year friendship… Rest in peace, my dear friend.
    Debbie and Billy and families, be comforted. Nalda will always be watching over you… just from a different, beautiful place.
    Fay Fratz

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    Lusby
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    MD.
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    Melissa McCormick
    24 Aug 2020
    3:55pm

    Debbie and Billy,
    Your mom was a wonderful person and she sure could bring you in for a hug. She brought so much happiness to people of all walks of life with her wonderful geese and Christmas decorations. That was my mom’s favorite thing to see on the island. She will be missed.

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    City
    Solomons
    State
    MD
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    Jim and Sherri Kennedy
    24 Aug 2020
    8:04pm

    Billy and family,
    I’m so sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort and strength during these difficult times.

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    Montross
    State
    VA
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    Peg Richardson
    24 Aug 2020
    10:41pm

    Condolences to the Lankford family. Nalda was a wonderful person. She will be missed

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    LUSBY
    State
    MD
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    Jillian
    26 Aug 2020
    5:11am

    I am so very sorry for your family’s loss. Thinking of you all during this hard time and times ahead.

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    Hampton
    State
    Virginia
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    Staci and Mike Anderson
    26 Aug 2020
    7:23am

    Our deepest condolences and heart felt sympathy to Billy and the entire Lankford family. May the beautiful memories you have comfort you and bring you peace durning this very difficult time. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything at all.

    save
    City
    Saint Leonard
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Mark Curran
    26 Aug 2020
    9:49am

    This is not a condolence but rather an ode to a very special person.

    My family will always treasure our Aunt Nalda’s warm smile and loving personality. She now rests with her beloved and can take her place as another angel of our family to look out for all of us as we travel on in our journey through this life. What a blessing for us that she graced our lives for the last 86 years.
    I am smiling at the thought of you and Uncle Gordon together once again.

    God Bless you and keep you as we will remember all our lives how you helped teach us to meet each day with a smile no matter the trials life throws our way. We will miss you

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    Orange Park
    State
    Florida
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    Janice Bowen
    26 Aug 2020
    11:09am

    Debbie, Billy and family… We were so sorry to hear of Aunt Nalda’s passing. She was a very special and loving lady and I will always remember her beautiful smile and warm hugs. She and Uncle Gordon are together again and free of any pain or suffering. May God Bless you all. Ted, Janice and family

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    Prince Frederick
    State
    Maryland
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    Charlene Forrest
    24 Aug 2020
    8:54am

    I hope Mrs. Lankford knew the joy she brought to so many, including myself and my husband. We would take rides around the Island just to see how she had the geese dressed. Rest in peace dear lady.

    Sonney and Charlene Forrest

    save
    City
    Solomons
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Lon Crout and Family
    24 Aug 2020
    9:37am

    Billy and Debbie , So sorry to hear of your Mom’s Passing. She will be another Solomons Icon that will be greatly missed.

    save
    City
    Saint Leonard
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Liz Anderson
    24 Aug 2020
    12:01pm

    I’m so very sorry to the entire Lankford family. My most heartfelt prayers are with you all!!

    save
    City
    Lusby
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Jennifer Jordan Paxson
    24 Aug 2020
    12:21pm

    My sympathies to the family. Mrs. Lankford was a great lady!

    save
    City
    Lothian
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Rick Tallman
    24 Aug 2020
    12:47pm

    Sorry for your loss, she is watching down over you with Smokie. She will be missed by people who knew her and how big of heart she had , they always was there to help out at the fire station and if someone was in need they both was there to help them out. Thoughts and Prayers to the family.

    save
    City
    Lusby
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Fay Fratz
    24 Aug 2020
    2:30pm

    Nalda, I cherish our 40+ year friendship… Rest in peace, my dear friend.
    Debbie and Billy and families, be comforted. Nalda will always be watching over you… just from a different, beautiful place.
    Fay Fratz

    save
    City
    Lusby
    State
    MD.
    Reply
    Melissa McCormick
    24 Aug 2020
    3:55pm

    Debbie and Billy,
    Your mom was a wonderful person and she sure could bring you in for a hug. She brought so much happiness to people of all walks of life with her wonderful geese and Christmas decorations. That was my mom’s favorite thing to see on the island. She will be missed.

    save
    City
    Solomons
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Jim and Sherri Kennedy
    24 Aug 2020
    8:04pm

    Billy and family,
    I’m so sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort and strength during these difficult times.

    save
    City
    Montross
    State
    VA
    Reply
    Peg Richardson
    24 Aug 2020
    10:41pm

    Condolences to the Lankford family. Nalda was a wonderful person. She will be missed

    save
    City
    LUSBY
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Jillian
    26 Aug 2020
    5:11am

    I am so very sorry for your family’s loss. Thinking of you all during this hard time and times ahead.

    save
    City
    Hampton
    State
    Virginia
    Reply
    Staci and Mike Anderson
    26 Aug 2020
    7:23am

    Our deepest condolences and heart felt sympathy to Billy and the entire Lankford family. May the beautiful memories you have comfort you and bring you peace durning this very difficult time. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything at all.

    save
    City
    Saint Leonard
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Mark Curran
    26 Aug 2020
    9:49am

    This is not a condolence but rather an ode to a very special person.

    My family will always treasure our Aunt Nalda’s warm smile and loving personality. She now rests with her beloved and can take her place as another angel of our family to look out for all of us as we travel on in our journey through this life. What a blessing for us that she graced our lives for the last 86 years.
    I am smiling at the thought of you and Uncle Gordon together once again.

    God Bless you and keep you as we will remember all our lives how you helped teach us to meet each day with a smile no matter the trials life throws our way. We will miss you

    save
    City
    Orange Park
    State
    Florida
    Reply
    Janice Bowen
    26 Aug 2020
    11:09am

    Debbie, Billy and family… We were so sorry to hear of Aunt Nalda’s passing. She was a very special and loving lady and I will always remember her beautiful smile and warm hugs. She and Uncle Gordon are together again and free of any pain or suffering. May God Bless you all. Ted, Janice and family

    save
    City
    Prince Frederick
    State
    Maryland
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